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    Australia’s most expensive passport fees take effect

    As of January 1, 2026, the cost of obtaining or renewing an Australian passport has risen to AU$422 for a standard 10-year document.

    Grapevine to host the most Fifa World Cup games out of any city

    This year Grapevine will be at the heart of the FIFA World Cup, welcoming fans from around the globe just minutes from the action.

    Newly released photos highlights moment before Swiss bar ceiling caught fire

    Vietnam Airlines introduces new direct service between Hanoi and Cebu

    CCRIF set record $70.8m parametric payout for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

    Norway unveils "Midnight Aurora route" as world's first moving observatory for Northern Lights

    WCO praises 'e-commerce platform' in trilingual report

    Why families in India are turning to Birth Tourism

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      Wolverhampton honours its foster parents at heartfelt awards celebration

      City of Wolverhampton Council paid tribute to its incredible foster parents and the vital role they play in caring for vulnerable children and young...

      How the New Year's Day Parade brought colour to UK’s capital

      Weather warnings highlighting ice and snow blanketing parts of UK

      CEO quit council with £50,000 pay-off to not work for 3 months

      The 2,000-carat club: get ready for a new era of record-breaking diamonds

      Business

        AFC acts as co-financial adviser for Angola’s LAR concession

        AFC, the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced the signing of key financing agreements for the Lobito Atlantic...

        AI platform targets one of Europe's most manual professions

        Nudge by NudgeTech.ai have announced the launch of its AI-assisted platform designed to help personal trainers across Europe reduce manual work,...

        easyJet expands popular Twilight Bag Drop service to Birmingham Airport

        easyJet is launching its popular free Twilight Bag Drop service at Birmingham Airport.

        Black cabs backed with fairer tax system

        Today (Friday 2 January) online mini cab firms have been barred from illegitimately using a niche scheme to avoid tax.

        CISI appoints Rholo Mba, Chartered FCSI as new Jersey branch president

        The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has announced Rholo Mba, Chartered FCSI as president of the CISI’s Jersey branch. He...

        BHX celebrates Best UK Airport for Leisure Travel Award

        Birmingham Airport (BHX) has been recognised as the best medium-sized UK airport for leisure travel at the British Travel Awards 2025. The airport...

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            Joshua posts update for first time since car crash

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            Adoption & Fostering

            Fostering families bounce into summer fun at park event

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            Education & Training

            GEDU Global Education signs agreement with United Nations agency UNITAR during XXII CIFAL Annual Meeting

            Council approves expansion of Green Park School

            Historical recognition for Akinwumi Adesina: University of Gambia re-names Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in his honour

            Role Models

            Louise Bennett Appointed Vice Lord-Lieutenant For The West Midlands

            A legend, icon and much-loved by all! - Sir Michael Parkinson

            PM awards two men from London for empowering young people through sports

            Motors

            Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026: The Time Is Now!

            The Dacia Sandriders’ awesome foursome are determined to deliver on the Dakar Rally

            Volkswagen Group UK celebrates 250,000 ‘All-in’ aftercare plans

            Gadgets & Gaming

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            COMPETITION - The Festive Gift Fair returns for 2025!

            Hockerhill celebrates one year open with £1 tickets for guests

            City orchestra nominated for prestigious award

            Fashion

            Vyking launches AI Production Studio as the next layer in its fashion visualisation and experience platform

            Putting temptation under his tree this Christmas

            Anok Yai to receive Model of the year award at The Fashion Awards 2025

            Food

            Raffles Hotel Le Royal appoints new Executive Chef David Eldridge

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            Wetherspoon pub in London offers 99p pints in January sale

            Health & Wellbeing

            Plasma medicine recipient visits Birmingham donor centre to thank donors and encourage donations over the festive period

            TEC has 'given me my life back', says resident

            Mercy ships celebrate a year of growth partnership and transformative surgical care

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            Riviera Travel launch peak discount on 2026 holidays

            Rise in solo women travellers prompts new safety-focused travel services

            Emerging destinations gain ground as travellers seek new experiences